10 new English words for 9 May 2021, each with its meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Learn them today and revise them with the daily quiz — useful for SSC, Bank, Railway, UPSC and IELTS.

1 Ingrained (adjective)

Ingrained  - (of a habit, an attitude, etc.) that has existed for a long time and is therefore difficult to change.

(of a habit, an attitude, etc.) that has existed for a long time and is therefore difficult to change.

Hindi meaning: अंतर्निहित

Synonyms: Entrenched, Deep-rooted, Established, Firm

Antonyms: Unfixed, Temporary, Short-lived

Example: The belief that we should do our duty is deeply <strong>ingrained</strong> in most of us.

Trick: Temple ke pas wala banyan tree bahut salo se ingrained hai

2 Dismantle (verb)

Dismantle  - To take apart a machine or structure so that it is in separate pieces.

To take apart a machine or structure so that it is in separate pieces.

Hindi meaning: विघटित करना

Synonyms: Dissemble, Take apart, Take to pieces

Antonyms: - Assemble, Construct, Build

Example: I had to <strong>dismantle</strong> the engine in order to repair it.

Trick: Mental hospital mai patient har chij ko dismantle karte hai

3 Gloomy (adjective)

Gloomy  - Causing or feeling depression or despondency.

Causing or feeling depression or despondency.

Hindi meaning: विषादपूर्ण

Synonyms: Despondent, Disappointed, Depressed, Downcast

Antonyms: Encouraging, Promising, Hopeful

Example: The atmosphere during those closing moments was <strong>gloomy</strong>, depressing and discouraging.

Trick: Economy ki condition gloomy chal rahi hai second wave ki

4 Stall (verb)

Stall  - Stop or cause to stop making progress.

Stop or cause to stop making progress.

Hindi meaning: प्रगति को रोकना

Synonyms: Obstruct, Impede, Hinder, Hamper

Antonyms: Promote, Encourage

Example: The government has <strong>stalled</strong> the much-needed project.

Trick: Mall bnwane me bhut stall ho rha hai

5 Loath (adjective)

Loath  - Reluctant; unwilling.

Reluctant; unwilling.

Hindi meaning: अनिच्छुक

Synonyms: Disinclined, Unwilling, Ill-disposed

Antonyms: Eager, Willing

Example: Farmers are <strong>loath</strong> to invest in improving productivity when they have no title to the land they till.

Trick: Oath lene ke liye minister loath tha

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6 Stoke (verb)

Stoke  - Encourage or incite (a strong emotion or tendency).

Encourage or incite (a strong emotion or tendency).

Hindi meaning: और बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Inspire, Boost, Embolden

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade

Example: The Chancellor was <strong>stoking</strong> up a consumer boom

Trick: Toll tax ko stoke kiya ja rha hai

7 Condemn (verb)

Condemn  - Express complete disapproval of.

Express complete disapproval of.

Hindi meaning: निंदा करना

Synonyms: Censure, Criticize, Denounce, Reprehend

Antonyms: Approve, Ratify, Affirm, Validate

Example: The plan was <strong>condemned</strong> by campaigners yesterday.

Trick: Campaign ke liye sabne condemn kr diya

8 Brittle (adjective)

Brittle  - Hard but liable to break easily.

Hard but liable to break easily.

Hindi meaning: टूटने योग्य

Synonyms: Breakable, Fragile, Delicate

Antonyms: Flexible, Durable

Example: If not staked, the wind will often times break the somewhat <strong>brittle</strong>, sprawling stems at the base.

Trick: Uske nails jo glitter kar raha tha brittle the

9 Steer (verb)

Steer  - Guide the movement or course of.

Guide the movement or course of.

Hindi meaning: मार्ग दिखाना

Synonyms: Guide, Conduct, Lead, Direct

Antonyms: Follow, Abandon

Example: I attempted to <strong>steer</strong> the conversation towards another course.

Trick: Baby deer steer kar raha tha apni ma ko

10 Entrenched (adjective)

Entrenched  - (of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change.

(of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change.

Hindi meaning: स्थापित हुआ

Synonyms: Established, Fixed

Antonyms: Indefinite, Irresolute

Example: We now have the resources to tackle <strong>entrenched</strong> poverty.

Trick: Trenches entrench kiye gaye hai soldier ne

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